The Peepshow

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Set in 1953 London, the narrative unveils the chilling discovery of multiple bodies at 10 Rillington Place, previously linked to a double murder. As police and journalists, including Harry Procter and Fryn Tennyson Jesse, delve into the case of Reg Christie, a former policeman and prime suspect, they confront a disturbing reality of misogyny and media sensationalism. Kate Summerscale meticulously explores the lives of the victims and the societal implications of the case, revealing a potential miscarriage of justice and the dark fascination of the public.